Pricing/Cost Estimator III

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Administration, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Policies, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Customer Relations, DoD Secret Clearance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Genetics, Government Regulations, Historical Cost Principle, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Medical Conditions, Military, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Procedure Development, Product Pricing, Production Costing, Production Specifications, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), Safety/Work Safety, Sales Prospecting, Staff Training, Surveillance, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, User Documentation, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Poway, CA

POSTED

Today

54062BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for providing cost estimating support on complex proposals and contracts which includes estimating labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers.

Ensures cost estimates are developed in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications while meeting overall corporate policies and objectives. Consults with management and external sources on cost estimating activities and provides leadership in cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. May function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to professional or technical staff. Participates as a member of proposal teams and with management on short and long term proposal planning as well as supporting contract negotiating teams. Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Research and analyze specifications and calculate production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data in support of proposal and contract activities.

+ Coordinate the collection and accumulation of appropriate cost, contractual, schedule, and technical data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.

+ Establish estimating assumptions, rationale, basis of estimate (BOE), learning curve, and scrap, rework, and warranty factors for use in cost estimating assignments.

+ Prepare and maintain historical cost data.

+ Consult with project engineers to develop engineering and manufacturing labor hour estimates and with vendors, subcontractors, and procurement to develop a consolidated, priced summary bill of material.

+ Respond to inquiries, identify issues, and guide the development of innovative solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety of cost estimating topics.

+ Work closely with financial analysts to enable cost estimates to be incorporated into financial proposal pricing models.

+ Document, validate, and present cost estimates to project management, customers, and auditors.

+ Participate in the development and monitor the implementation of the assigned units costs standards and practices.

+ May represent the organization as the prime cost estimating contact.

+ Participate in the selection, development, and training of proposal staff.

+ Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

+ Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

54062BR

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

73,700

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Pay Range High:

128,780

Recruitment Posting Title:

Pricing/Cost Estimator

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a bachelor's degree and six or more years of experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

+ Must have a thorough understanding of cost estimating concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, concepts, and practices. Must be able to organize and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones with some experience in project leadership.

Must be customer focused and possess:

+ The ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope;

+ Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to document, report, and present cost estimating findings to a variety of audiences;

+ Excellent interpersonal skills;

+ The ability to initiate, plan, and lead a team; and,

+ The ability to represent the organization as a prime contact on cost related matters.

+ Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.

+ Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance or immediate application for one.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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General Atomics

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